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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,320.57, 62,549.87 and 37,754.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,320.57, 62,549.87 and 37,754.91 is: 52,108.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,320.57 : 62,549.87 = 37,754.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,320.57/62,549.87 = 37,754.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,320.57x = 62,549.87 × 37,754.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,320.57x = 2,361,564,523.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,361,564,523.59/45,320.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,108.01

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